CVE-2026-24289: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Windows Kernel on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and low privileges required, with no user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. Microsoft has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with authorized access to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining administrative control over the system. This can lead to full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft to fix this vulnerability. It is strongly recommended to apply the official update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-24289: CWE-416: Use After Free in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a use-after-free condition in the Windows Kernel on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and low privileges required, with no user interaction needed. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. Microsoft has released a patch to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with authorized access to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining administrative control over the system. This can lead to full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft to fix this vulnerability. It is strongly recommended to apply the official update for Windows 10 Version 1607 to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T21:28:02.968Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b0562aea502d3aa87d697b
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/18/2026, 2:11:11 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 7:24:41 AM
Views: 169
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